Kiefer Sutherland suffering from 'terrifying nerves' for new series of 24 | Daily Mail Online comments Jack Bauer may have nerves of steel but Kiefer Sutherland, who played the iconic CIA agent in Fox's 24 for nine years until 2010, certainly hasn't. The 47-year-old British Canadian star is due to return to the role in the rebooted 24: Live Another Day, but admitted to he's more than a little anxious about the project. 'I'm terrified,' he told reporters at the Television Critics Association's meeting at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, California, where he was promoting the upcoming new season on Monday. Scroll down for video Restarting the clock: Kiefer Sutherland admitted he's 'terrified' about rebooting iconic CIA drama 24 during a panel at the Television Critics Association's promotion in Pasadena, California, on Monday Jack is back! The promo shot for the new series of the much-loved show 'I won't lie to you.

Until we start shooting, I'm about as anxious and wound up as I've been in a long time.' 24 ran for eight seasons before it ended in 2010, and Kiefer admitted that he suffered from 'terrifying' nerves in between each series. He said: 'I'm very nervous. Without patting ourselves on the back too hard, we made eight very strong years. We always would look back every season and wish something had been better, but I was very proud. 'So to make 12 more episodes and not make them the best 12 we've ever made, I'm terrified.' Reunited: The 47-year-old and co-star Mary Lynn Rajskub appeared in Fox's drama from 2001 to 2010 Still on the line: The hunky star as Jack Bauer in the last season of 24 on Fox in 2010 Shooting is set to start on the hour-long episodes in the UK in London in a couple of weeks with a special two-hour helping due to launch the drama on Fox on May 5. It will air on Sky1 in the UK.

At least the city of London is familiar to Kiefer, who was born there. 'I've spent big chunks of my life there, but I'm anxious,' Kiefer said. 'We plan to be shooting outside. I'm sure we'll be hated by a large portion of London for snarling up their traffic, and for that I apologize in advance.' The action starts four years after the drama’s final season and will play out, as usual, in real time. However, unlike previous seasons, there will only be 12 episodes, instead of 24. After the end of the last series, Kiefer's Jack Bauer remains a fugitive and CIA agent Kate Morgan, played by Chuck star Yvonne Strahovski, is after him. Back for more: Fan favourites Mary Lynn Rajskub, who plays Chloe O'Brian in the show, and Kim Raver, who stars as Audrey Raines, will also be returning for the new series 'In the minds of the CIA, he’s not quite Osama bin Laden but he’s a fugitive of a high order,' executive producer Evan Katz said. 'We will learn he has a mission.

Whether it’s good or dark we don’t know, but the CIA is determined to catch him.' Fan favourites Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian), Kim Raver (Audrey Raines) and William Devane (James Heller) will be returning for the new series, while newcomers including Giles Matthey, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Michael Wincott and Judy Davis will be joining the cast. Mary Lynn added of the returning series: 'I have a lot of people who refuse to call me anyone but Chloe. I never thought 24 would come back and in this format.' And fans of the show can rest assured that the new series won't derail the plans for a 24 movie, as Kiefer admitted it was only the fact that showrunner Howard Gordon came up with the concept for the new mini-series first that caused the film to be delayed. He said: 'If this ends up rebooting the show or causing a film to be made, so be it.

The film is sort of an ongoing situation.' Big screen ambitions: The new TV reboot won't kill the idea of a film, Kiefer told the TCA 'It was his idea': Longtime showrunner and executive producer Howard Gordon came up with the idea for the reboot, titled 24: Live Another Day, according to Kiefer Read more: 24 (TV Series 2001–2010) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error WATCH NOW ON DISC Jack Bauer, Director of Field Ops for the Counter-Terrorist Unit of Los Angeles, races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster. Creators: After being falsely informed his daughter has been killed, the enraged Jack Bauer goes to the dock to kill the Drazens whilst the traitor at CTU tries to make a quick escape. 9.4 Jack must deal with the nuclear bomb at the airport.

CTU discovers a recording implicating that Sayed Ali is supported by three presidents of Middle-Eastern countries. 9.2 Jack and Sherry head to LA Coliseum to meet Peter Kingsley. Upon hearing evidence via the live audio feed, President Prescott aborts the air strike. David Palmer is reinstated as President, and ... 9.2 a list of 30 titles created 28 Dec 2011 a list of 34 titles created 27 May 2012 a list of 21 titles created 28 Jan 2013 a list of 30 titles created 27 Apr 2014 a list of 48 titles created 5 months ago Search for " 24 " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 68 wins & 203 nominations. See more awards » Videos Jack Bauer comes out of hiding in London to head off a massive terrorist attack while being hunted down by American forces dispatched by President James Heller.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Yvonne Strahovski, Tate Donovan Former federal agent Jack Bauer confronts African dictator Benjamin Juma, whose forces have been ordered to capture the children Bauer oversees for malicious military training. Director: Jon Cassar The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island. Stars: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside. Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil. Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Rupert Friend An FBI agent is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist and his son in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena.

Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Jasika Nicole Dexter Morgan is a Forensics Expert, a loyal brother, boyfriend, and friend. That's what he seems to be, but that's not what he really is. Dexter Morgan is a Serial Killer that hunts the bad. Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits. Stars: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard The X-Files (TV Series 1993) Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts. Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented. Stars: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law, conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.

Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke Edit Storyline In this concept drama, each season takes place within one 24 hour period. Day 1: Jack Bauer is the head of field ops for an elite team of CTU agents who uncover an assassination plot targeting Presidential nominee David Palmer. Meanwhile, Jack's strained marriage to his wife, Teri, is pushed to the brink by the sudden disappearance of their troubled teenage daughter. What will the next 24 hours hold? Written by Ronos Sometimes the men sworn to keep us safe...are the most dangerous of all. See more » Genres: 6 November 2001 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia In Season 5, the relationship between President Logan and Christopher Henderson, mirrored Jack's relationship with President Palmer; The Operative and the Politician working together to do what they felt was best for their country. Henderson and Logan were the polar opposite from Jack and Palmer as far as methods and intentions.

See more » Goofs The booming-beeping clock effect at the commercial breaks alternates between two pitches, but the pitches do not consistently match up with the even vs. odd seconds displayed. See more » Quotes [Dina has just learned that Behrooz has been taken hostage by Navi] Dina Araz : If you cannot save my son, then I am happy to see the reactors melt down. Jack Bauer : [to Erin Driscoll, while on phone] Did you get that? See more » Crazy Credits Each episode of the show opens with a title screen and Kiefer Sutherland's voice-over saying "The following takes place between (hour) and (hour)" However, the first season of the show had a slightly longer intro, adding "...on the day of the California Presidential Primary." In addition, various episodes have featured the "Events Occur in Real Time" title. See more » Connections Kiefer Sutherland | Wiki 24 | Fandom powered by Wikia For the character, see Kiefer Sutherland (character) .

"This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible, but when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fan base that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful." — Kiefer Sutherland on the end of 24 Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland ( born December 21 , 1966 ; age 50) is a British-Canadian actor, producer, director, and musician, best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer on 24 from 2001 to 2014 . Additionally, Sutherland played the character in the 2008 television movie 24: Redemption , and voiced the character in 24: The Game , 24: Day Zero and 24: DVD Board Game . The only actor to appear in all 204 episodes of the series, Sutherland received critical acclaim and numerous accolades for his portrayal, including a Primetime Emmy Award (2006) and a Golden Globe Award (2001).

Beginning in 2002, he assumed the role of producer on the series, rising to executive producer as of the fifth season. Contents Edit Sutherland on set during Season 2 Kiefer, along with his twin sister Rachel, was born in London, England, the son of Canadian actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, on December 21 , 1966 . He has Scottish ancestry from both parents and is the grandson of Canadian politician Tommy Douglas, widely credited for bringing universal health care to Canada. Sutherland is both a British citizen (by jus soli) and a Canadian citizen (by jus sanguinis). Sutherland's given name derives from "Warren Kiefer," the oft-used alias of Italian film director Lorenzo Sabatini, who gave father Donald his first film role in the 1971 Castle of the Living Dead. The family moved to Corona, California, shortly before Donald and Shirley divorced in 1972. Sutherland moved to Toronto with his mother in 1975, attending Crescent Town Elementary School, St. Clair Junior High East York, and John G. Althouse Middle School. He attended five different high schools including St.

Andrew's College, Martingrove Collegiate Institute, Harbord Collegiate Institute, Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, Malvern Collegiate Institute and Annex Village Campus. Sutherland also spent a semester at Regina Mundi Catholic College in London, Ontario and attended weekend acting lessons at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School. In 2009, Sutherland related on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he and Robert Downey, Jr. were roommates for three years when he first moved to Hollywood to pursue his career in acting. In the same interview he revealed that his favorite television show of all time is Just the Ten of Us, starring Dennis Haysbert . Career Edit Kiefer often expressed the same amount of seriousness as his character while getting into character but would often smirk and guffaw in-between key takes. Kiefer Sutherland made his film debut alongside his father Donald in Neil Simon's Max Dugan Returns, a 1983 comedy-drama film starring Jason Robards and Matthew Broderick. His first lead role was in the 1984 The Bay Boy, a semi-autobiographical film based on director Daniel Petrie's youth in Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island during the Great Depression.

The film was a critical success, earning Genie Awards for both Sutherland and Petrie, and prompting the actor to move to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. Sutherland's first role in the United States was as town bully Ace Merrill in Rob Reiner's 1986 Stand by Me, a coming-of-age film based on Stephen King's short story "The Body." Following the film's success, Sutherland worked steadily as a leading actor well into the mid-1990s, frequently collaborating with writer and director Joel Schumacher. In 1992, he appeared as the eccentric FBI agent Sam Stanley in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, starring Ray Wise and featuring minor appearances by James Parks , Jurgen Prochnow , and Victor Rivers .

Sutherland's other film roles include The Lost Boys (1987), The Killing Time (1987, with Michael Madsen ), Bright Lights, Big City (1987, with Nicholas Guest ), Young Guns (1988, with Lou Diamond Phillips ), Flatliners (1990), Flashback (1990, opposite Dennis Hopper ), A Few Good Men (1993), with Xander Berkeley ), The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996, with Doug Hutchison and Kurtwood Smith ), and Dark City (1998). Sutherland also made his directorial debut in 1997 with Truth or Consequences, N.M., a neo-noir film written by Brad Mirman and starring Sutherland, Vincent Gallo, and Mykelti Williamson . 24 24: Legacy , a 24 spin-off series, was announced in January 2016, with Sutherland as executive producer.

2000s-2010s Edit Kiefer during the filming of Season 1 Sutherland's recent film projects, concurrent with 24, include To End All Wars (2001), with Robert Carlyle and Greg Ellis ), Phone Booth (2002), with Yorgo Constantine and James MacDonald ), Taking Lives (2004), The Sentinel (2006, with Eva Longoria ), Mirrors (2008, also executive producer), and Monsters vs. Aliens (2009). In addition, Sutherland lent his voice to episodes of The Simpsons and Family Guy (2006), as well as the video game Call of Duty: World at War (2008, with Nicholas Guest ). Sutherland provides the voice and motion capture for the character of Venom Snake/Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and its prologue, Ground Zeroes, taking over the role from previous voice actor David Hayter. Since the series' end, Sutherland filmed Melancholia, a disaster drama film directed by Lars von Trier and co-starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

In March 2011, Sutherland made his Broadway debut in a revival of That Championship Season opposite Brian Cox, Chris Noth, and Jason Patric. Additionally, he appeared with John Hurt and Greg Ellis in an Internet series called The Confession, portraying a hitman making his final confession to a shady priest. The webisode series, which reunited Sutherland with writer/director Brad Mirman, premiered in March 2011 on Hulu. Sutherland is signed to appear as the villain in Paul W.S. Anderson's historical epic Pompeii, opposite Kit Harington, Emily Browning, and fellow 24 guest star Currie Graham . He will also star opposite his father Donald Sutherland in the upcoming Western Forsaken, directed by Jon Cassar and also featuring Michael Wincott and Greg Ellis . Taking a break from filming while visiting his daughter. From 2012 to 2013, Sutherland starred in a new Fox television series called Touch. He played the father of an autistic boy who communicated with him through numbers and mathematics, in an effort to help people in the world through intricately related events.

The show has also featured appearances by Jude Ciccolella , Mark Ivanir , Greg Ellis , Annie Wersching and Mykelti Williamson as well as directorial efforts from Jon Cassar , Milan Cheylov , Adam Kane , and Ian Toynton . Sutherland also served as executive producer. Touch was canceled in May 2013, following the end of its second season. Since 2013, Sutherland has appeared in ads for the tequila brand Jose Cuervo. In December 2015, Sutherland was cast in a new primetime ABC drama Designated Survivor (2016-present) as Tom Kirkman, a low-ranking presidential cabinet member who is raised to President of the United States following the assassination of the entire line of succession at the State of the Union address. The series features Kal Penn as part of the main cast, and has guest-starred actors like Michael Gaston , Kevin McNally , Arjay Smith , and Mykelti Williamson in guest and recurring roles. In March 2016, Sutherland announced his first studio album, Down In a Hole, co-written with his friend Jude Cole and due to be released in summer 2016.

Sutherland directed the music video for the album's first single, "Not Enough Whiskey," released in April. He will tour in support of the album from March through May 2016. Personal life Edit Sutherland has one daughter, actress Sarah Jude Sutherland (born 1988), from his marriage to Camelia Kath between 1987 and 1990. He was also stepfather to Kath's daughter Michelle Kath; Michelle is married to Adam Sinclair , who played Gavin Leonard in Live Another Day . From his father's subsequent marriage to Francine Racette, he has two half-brothers, Rossif (born 1978) and Angus Sutherland (born 1982). After they starred together in Flatliners, Sutherland began dating Julia Roberts, and announced their engagement in August 1990. However, Roberts called off the wedding three days before it was scheduled, after discovering Sutherland had been meeting with a stripper named Amanda Rice. On June 29, 1996, Sutherland married Kelly Winn. The couple separated in 1999 and filed for divorce in 2004.

In the late 1990s, Sutherland briefly retired from acting and spent a few years on the rodeo circuit, inspired by his experiences filming Young Guns and The Cowboy Way. He purchased a 900-acre ranch in Montana and competed in numerous roping contests, winning two in Phoenix and Albuquerque. Known in Hollywood circles for his partying lifestyle, Sutherland was arrested in Los Angeles on September 25, 2007, on drunk driving charges after failing a field sobriety test. He pleaded no contest to the DUI charge and was sentenced to 48 days in jail. Initially, the sentence was to be non-consecutive so as not to interfere with the filming of 24's seventh season ; however, after the WGA strike halted production, Sutherland was able to serve out the full sentence, beginning on December 6, 2007. In 2009, Sutherland surrendered to NYPD after head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough at a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several weeks later, he and McCollough issued a joint statement in which Sutherland apologized for the incident, and the charges were dropped.

Sutherland is an avid music lover and a guitar collector. He is the co-owner of the independent record label Ironworks, and "inspired" a limited-run Gibson Custom guitar, the KS-336, each of which bore the actor's signature. 24 credits 1000+ images about 24 on Pinterest | Kiefer sutherland, Jack o'connell and Seasons Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas 24 All about 24 - How I LOVE 24 and Jack Bauer. Note to FOX TV: PLEASE BRING IT BACK! 74 Pins61 Followers Kiefer Sutherland - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Director Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland , who moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas , was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led the national NDP party for almost 10. Kiefer got ...

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Personal Quote: There are two kinds of event in rodeo and bull riding's one of the roughstock events. I was into immobilising cows myself. See more » Trivia: Upon the conclusion of season 5 of 24 (2001), Kiefer has spent more on-screen time as the character Jack Bauer than as all of his previous roles combined. He has also received more nominations for the show than his entire film career. See more » Trademark: His role as Jack Bauer on 24 (2001) See more » Star Sign: Fox to Bring Back ‘24’ and Jack Bauer - The New York Times The New York Times Media |Revival of ‘24’ Is More Like ‘12’ Search Kiefer Sutherland will be back in action as Jack Bauer. Credit Kelsey McNeal/Fox Everything’s quicker these days. Even “24.” The Fox network said on Monday that it was bringing back “24,” the counterterrorism drama that stoked the American public’s fears after the Sept. 11 attacks, as a 12-episode series next year.

The show’s original conceit, a story that plays out in real time over a 24-hour period, will stay intact, but the producers will skip some hours and condense others to fit into the 12-hour format. Kiefer Sutherland will return in the title role of Jack Bauer, a secret agent who will stop at nothing to stave off impending attacks. “It’ll be dictated by the plot,” Kevin Reilly, the chairman of Fox Broadcasting, told reporters at a conference call on Monday. He suggested that the time constraints would be liberating for the producers, who have a long time to work on the story: it is not expected to have its premiere until May 2014. The new version of “24,” with the subtitle “Live Another Day,” will be shown for 12 weeks in a row as part of what Fox calls a “limited series” strategy. That means that it is intended to be a one-time event — though in television, those plans can always change. Mr. Reilly acknowledged that there could be more installments in the future.

Advertisement Continue reading the main story (The network also has other “limited series” in the works, including “Wayward Pines,” starring Matt Dillon.) The unusual announcement was welcomed by fans of “24,” which ended in 2010 after eight seasons. “Live Another Day” will pick up several years after the old series left off. Photo “To have the chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend,” says Kiefer Sutherland, shown here in a “24” episode that was broadcast in 2009. Credit Adam Taylor/Fox “The response to ‘24’ is unlike anything I have ever experienced as an actor before,” Mr. Sutherland said in a statement. “To have the chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend.” He thanked the producers and Fox for the opportunity and added: “Make no mistake, my goal is to knock your socks off. See you soon.” Something of a Rorschach test for post-Sept.

11 counterterrorism strategies, the original “24” (which had been ordered as a series before the terrorist attacks, and given its premiere eight weeks after them) was attention-getting and controversial for its portrayal of ticking-time-bomb situations and for sometimes brutal scenes of torture at the hands of Bauer. The threats portrayed in “24,” and Bauer’s responses to them, were repeatedly evoked by Bush administration officials and Republican presidential candidates. Some detractors criticized the show for its portrayal of torture, saying it misled viewers into thinking that the tactics were effective. Howard Gordon, an executive producer of the series, said in a statement on Monday that the Bauer character “has evolved through the years, and this new and exciting event series format is perfect to tell the next chapter of his story and continue to reflect how the world is changing.” Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy Mr. Gordon is also an executive producer of “Homeland,” the counterterrorism drama on Showtime, which has been described as the Obama era’s “24.” Both shows have received Emmys for outstanding drama. A spokeswoman for Mr.

Gordon said he was not available for an interview on Monday. But Mr. Reilly told reporters that the “limited series” idea was partly a result of Mr. Gordon’s interest in turning the “24” franchise into a feature film. He said Mr. Gordon had once asked, “Why are we killing ourselves trying to crack a feature when this is the perfect form?” The producers, Mr. Reilly said, concluded that “24” compressed into two hours wasn’t “24.” Fox’s intent to devise appointment TV shows with about a dozen episodes at a time aligned well with Mr. Gordon’s interests. The “24” reboot also typifies network television’s tendency to rely on tried-and-true formats. Among the new series announced by the major networks this week are “Chicago PD,” an NBC spinoff of “Chicago Fire,” and “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” a spinoff of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time.” At the height of its popularity in the early 2000s, “24” regularly drew 10 million to 15 million viewers, and it became a big hit on DVD, in part because of its ticking 24-hour clock.

It was meant for binge-viewing years before the term was popularized by Netflix and other streaming services. Mr. Reilly said the 12-hour format was right for “24” this time around because the spine of the past seasons had about 12 hours’ worth of action, with “little events and connective tissue in between.” He hinted that there was a “Who’s Who of Hollywood coming in the door right now wanting to participate in this,” but declined to provide specific names. A version of this article appears in print on May 14, 2013, on Page C1 of the New York edition with the headline: Revival Of ‘24’ Is More Like ‘12’. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe Kiefer Sutherland Network November 02, 2016 Courtney 0 24: Legacy is coming to the small screen in 2017. The spinoff of the hit series 24 promises more action scenes with actor Corey Hawkins. Kiefer Sutherland will be very much involved in the upcoming show. The aforementioned actor who starred in 24 as Jack Bauer will still be part of 24: Legacy.

However, he will not be playing the lead character of the highly anticipated series. He will work as an executive producer and not as part of the cast. The action star is part of the team who will work hard to make the spinoff series a hit. Kiefer Sutherland has earlier stated that he very excited for 24: Legacy. He is positive about the show and promises to support by being one of the viewers. During an interview with TV Guide, he said, “I’ve always believed very strongly that the star of 24 was the idea.” He did an excellent job in the original series so fans are hoping for him to reprise his role as Jack. But there is a great chance for the EP to appear in one of the episodes of the upcoming show. Fans will surely be happy to see him on the small screen again as the famous counterterrorism agent. Meanwhile, 24: Legacy will focus on a new character named Eric Carter (Corey Hawkins) who is an Army Ranger. He will be fighting terrorists who are targeting him and the rest of his squad for killing a terrorist leader.

Other cast members include Miranda Otto, Anna Diop, Jimmy Smits, Teddy Sears, Dan Bucatinsky, Ashley Thomas and many others. The 24: Legacy is expected to premiere on Feb. 5, 2017, on Fox. For the meantime, watch the video trailers below for a sneak peek of the upcoming television series.

Question: What is the name of the special agent played by Keifer Sutherland in the drama series '24'?
Answer: 'JACK BAUER'